By Shannon Lukens.
The Kroger-Albertson’s merger, which are the parent companies of City Market-Safeway, has been put on hold until there is a ruling on the lawsuit filed to block the grocery store merger. Attorney General Phil Weiser filed that lawsuit. He’s been in Northwest Colorado this week, where he also warned of scams going around right now.
“My message to consumers as your attorney general is constant vigilance. If you get an email and it says your flight was delayed because of the Crowd Strike, do not respond. Any email, any phone call, any text, it can easily be a scam. Take care and be sure you’re hearing from the right party.”
Other scams include the fake sick animal post on social media, the fake law enforcement threatening to put you in jail unless you pay someone money, and the fake livestream links for sporting events.
More on the Story — SCAM ALERT FOR THOSE SAD POSTS OF INJURED PETS
The Yampa Valley Balloon Rodeo is this weekend. Balloons will take off from various locations throughout the Yampa Valley, including the Meadows parking lot. Scott Flower is one of the organizers of the Balloon Rodeo, with Karen Beauvais.
“We do have an arrangement with the Ski Corp. that they’re going to allow the Meadows Parking Lot to have a watch party. They’ll have coffee and burritos down there for everybody. Two balloons will be launching from there. And they’ll be all over town so I hope everybody enjoys the weekend.”
Smokey Bear and the Big Top will be launching from the Meadows lot.
This is both Saturday and Sunday mornings starting around 6:30 a.m.
Then Saturday night is the Balloon Glow at the base of Steamboat Resort, followed by Movies on the Mountain. Balloons will be doing a Balloon Glow at different sites from throughout the Yampa Valley that night as well. This is weather dependent. If it is windy, it will be a Candlestick Glow. Movies on the Mountain is right after the Balloon Glow. The movie is Shrek 2.
More on the Story — BALLOONS ARE BACK THIS SUMMER IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS AND MOFFAT COUNTY
A group of housekeepers at Casey’s Pond has come up with their own plan to help the Assisted Living Center in Steamboat Springs, that has recently gone into receivership due to financial issues. These women drafted a five-page plan to help Casey’s Pond, and it includes donating a portion of their salary. One of them even had a T-shirt made. Casey’s Pond says they appreciate the offer but they won’t be taking their money..
A new fund has been set up at Yampa Valley Community Foundation. It’s called the Save Casey’s Pond Fund. It was set up to collect donations to save Casey’s Pond Senior Living Community from receivership and from closing.
More on the Story — HOUSEKEEPERS AT CASEY’S POND OFFER TO HELP
July 2, 2024 — CASEY’S POND GOES INTO RECEIVERSHIP WITH ROUTT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
Dr. Craig Eckroth has been honored as the Optometrist of the Year by the Colorado Optometric Association. Dr. Eckroth has eyecare Specialties offices in Steamboat Springs and Craig.
Photos courtesy Tim Hancock.
Good luck to the Special Olympics athletes from Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley. They’re competing in a Bocce Ball and Softball tournament in Grand Junction this weekend.
There is a big tennis tournament starting today through the weekend at the Steamboat Tennis center. Over 200 athletes are competing.
Saturday is 4-H Exhibit Day at Soroco High School. The kids present their projects during the day, the public can see them at 6:30 p.m. and awards are at 7 p.m. Projects range from Robotics, Cake Decorating, Vet Science, Rocketry, Leathercraft, Outdoor Adventures, Global Citizenship, and more.
The Steamboat Free Summer Concert series is Saturday night at Howelsen Hill Amphitheatre. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Walk, ride the bus, or ride your bike to Howelsen Hill. The band is Fruition.
The Steamboat Lake Triathlon is Sunday morning up in North Routt County.
The Valley Community Center Street Dance in Baggs, Wyoming, is at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27.
Routt County Humane Society is having a Pup-A-Razzi photo shoot for your pets from 9 a. m. to noon on Sunday, July 28, at Whistler Park in Steamboat Springs. Check with RouttHumane.org to see if any spots are still available for the photo shoot where your pet can get on next year’s calendar. It’s a photo shoot fundraiser with photographers Lee Cox and Danielle Zimmerer. Pets in the photo shoot are featured in the 2025 Yampa Valley Pets Calendar. The cost for the 15-minute photo session is $125. Spaces are limited. To reserve your spot, please visit https://routthumane.org/event/pup-a-razzi-2024/ or contact Julia Hebard at jhebard@routthumane.org
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
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